KB News DeskWill Korea revise inheritance taxes?
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) is pushing for an inheritance tax revision whereby the rate and taxable amount are set on gains from trading inherited assets, instead of their value…
iPhone users in Europe to access Samsung Wallet as Apple lets rivals use tap-and-go payments
Apple has decided to open its tap-and-go mobile payments system to rivals in Europe, which will give iPhone users more choices beyond Apple Pay, such as Samsung Wallet and Google…
Jimin to showcase new song at Jimmy Fallon Show
BTS’s Jimin set to perform “Who” from the upcoming solo album on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Jimin will appear on the popular American NBC program at 12:35 p.m.,…
Hanatour to offer tailored travel options for Korea’s outbound tourists
Hanatour, Korea’s largest travel agency with over three decades of experience, is poised to lead the way in the evolving landscape of post-pandemic travel by defying traditional concepts of package…
Korea seeks to host more international MICE events in provincial cities
Korea will foster international conferences that represent each region as “Korean versions of the Davos Forum” to boost the regional economy and foster the MICE (meetings, incentive tours, conventions and…
State-run sports body investigating abuse allegations against Son Heung-min’s father at football academy
The state-run Korea Sports Ethics Center said Thursday it has launched an investigation into child abuse allegations against Son Woong-jung, a football coach and father of the Premier League star…
JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt
J.D. Vance introduced himself to a national audience Wednesday after being chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate, sharing the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and making the case that his…
Tax revisions on property, stock income, crypto take center stage at Assembly
The revision of much-disputed taxes on stock trading income and property are expected to take an extended political turn, as indicated by grandstanding efforts of ruling and opposition party leaders…
Kakao’s future uncertain as leader faces arrest
Korean messenger and app giant Kakao is facing growing doubts about its efforts to revamp its governance and business structure, as prosecutors have set their sights on Kim Beom-su, the…
The Korea Times, King Sejong Institute to promote Korean language together
The Korea Times and the King Sejong Institute Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to jointly promote the Korean language and culture. This partnership aims to efficiently utilize the…
